Shock absorber



A ril 29, 1924. 1,492,332

J. S. LANG SHOCK ABSORBER Filed Dec. 21 1922 Patented Apr. 29, 1924.

ZiAZQEBZ JAMES S. LANG, 0F WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS.

SHOCK ABSORBER.

Application filed December 21, 1922. Serial No. 608,188.

e it known that- I. James S. LANG, ,of Watertown in the county of Middlcsex and State of illassachusetts, a citizen of the United States, have imcnled a new and useful Improvement in Shock Absorbers, of which the Following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification. in explaining its nature.

The present invention relates to that class of shock absorbers which are especially adapted for motor vehicles and in which the force required to "pass a fluid through a constricted opening is utilized to prevent excessive vibration or rebound;

The object of the in cntion is to provide a generally improved shock absorber em bodying means for automatically varyi ill). area of the opening or passage throu which the fluid forced. and therefore t 1e amount of force brought into play whenever such variation in the amount of force is required to ellic tually check the vibration or rebound ot' the vehicle body. It is also my object to provide a shock absorber having extreme se:.sitivcness, of relatively few and accessible parts, and means for firmly securing and accurately aligning such parts.

The invention can best be seen and understood by rel'ercnce to the drawings in Which an absorbcl' cu'ihodying the invention is shown, and in which- Figure l is a medial "ertical cross section.

lligr. 2 is a horizontal section on line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged View of a fastening, also shown in Fig. 1. p I

Fig. 4 is a plan view of a "alve stop and plug also shown in Fig. 1. and

Fig. 5 is a medial vertical cross section ol a combination inlet and discharge valve also shown in a different position in Fig. 1.

Fig. (i is a vertical section of a detail of construction to which special reference will latcr bc madc.

Referring to the drawings:

1 represents a casing having a removable cover 2. Projecting laterally from the casing alo lugs or cars 8 by which it may be sccurcd lo ihc bod) or li'mnework of a \ehiclc. ()n the inside the casing is provided wit h spaccd ll'caliilgjs -lfor a rock shai'tlater to ho rc'l'crrcd to. The interior ol the casing is also provided with various members or partitions 5, 6 and '7, respectively which provide within it a compression chamber 8, and outside this chamber immediately adjacent thereto a secondary or expansion chamber 9, with openings between the two chambers, certain of the partitions assisting in the valvular control of said openings.

The casing forms a receptacle for oil or other suitable fluid contained within its respective chambers, and maintained within the casing atabout the level indicated at 10. The oil or other fluid is introduced into the casing at the top by Way of the inlet 11, closed by the filling plug 12. At the bottom the casing is provided with outlet openings 18 and 1st closed by plugs and 16. These openings provide outlets for the oil and also openings through which the parts above may be machined and through which certain of the working parts may be introduced into the casing.

The compression chamber 8 is within a cylinder formed by the cooperation of the wall or partition 5 with the Walls of the casing. Contained to reciprocate within the cylinder is a piston 17. The piston is provided with interior cheeks 18 within which a pin 19 is fixed to cross the space between the cheeks. Pivotally secured to the pin is a link 20 which is also pivotally secured to the pin 21 fixed in the spaced ends 22415 a rocker arm 23.

The rocker arm 23 is provided with a hub 24 secured to a rock shaft 25, which turns within the spaced bearings 4 in the casing above referred to. The hub 24 is held in relation to the shaft :25 by means of the key '26 engaging a key seat 27 formed in the shaft 25. It will be noted that the opposite sides of the keyseat27 have a substantial inclination with reference to each other and that the sides of the key 26 positioned therein have a corresponding inclination. That portion of the key 26 which occupies the keyway in the hub 2 is also provided with two inclined faces one of which is engaged by a correspondingly beveled wedging piece 28. Pressure is exerted upon the wedging piece 28 by the tension plug 30 through the medium of the lock washer 29 by which the plug is prevented from unscrewing. In

order to provide a suitable bearing surface for the lock washer and plug the base of the wedging piece carries a bearing disc 21. By reason of the beveling of the keyseat 27, key 26, and the wedging piece 28,

. 35311330 will a v. 0 both iieyseat way i i the hub fastening ii hall and socket consuiiahle moans he roadway ll 1?? which 15 :ylimler as the case this can; 1h YLHGLIHHQ" a valve $9M at the cylinder is iocui't-t'i anior's 3%. This port is; between on oiiiunhei' and the secondary shown in i 1, extends ion chiu'nbui'. y

@(l by :1 'viilve 3 I iKKH-Ziii; which permits of ii of oil from the sec ,0 the cylinder when the permits a discharge "iii chim hei' to the and. below i mu, alive P e waive body i o i 115 53 ii ionilieii iii-low to *mver ends of the guiding interior bore of 2L Hi1 itssii sliclahly fits suitably located about normal. position the in firm confine; with the rim 7 hy the pressure of spring 40 which enthe support which "its passzigo of valve are shou ii'lerei (not opening the passage Iii min 1 Within :1 heavy i i'essm-e which passvs also oetuovii the guiding illiS 36 and 39.

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escape of I .lf'ilillllbfl.

v Tho Pill'tihiOZlF. a? i on: another to form an: vxz'ensiou passage -23 from tho lower and of ihe compression chumlim'. 'i'hose partitions are bored to PYOJlilQ an outlet from tho coiopi'ossiou chamber by way of openings i3 -23 opgiositcly arranged and which ran-oi: i with a sliding fit ii cyiiu- (hi ill vulw li ll 2 bore of partitions and ZU'UHlKl lhe opvnings l3, fol-Hung :1 valve si-ul'ing.

in iiis pi'o'l'ei'i-oil form as shown in Fig. 1 the hive ll is provided with a hollow clx'limli'ivzil space 4.3 forming a passageway for the tiaiis'fol'oiiizv of liquid from lhQ (our invasion space to tho secondary (thumbs and vice vei'szi. Ports 46, 47 and 48 are bored through the cylindrical Walls of the valve. Byi'uea'iis oil ihese ports the passage of iuial is coim'olloil is ii'ioveinvnt of the valve alias place. in order lhiii' the aim may he fiee from friction and in perfect balance, the ports 6. 47 2:116 48 are s iiiceil equally zii'ouml the circuiu'iei-mice ofiizhe vii Vi. 131 iii; hori'nol posiion as shown in 1 ihoi'e is free communication hetw en the compression spams 8 and; "film secoi'ulai'y cl mnher $315 Way of the wide npeu POMS 4A izhe iHiIECiOl space 5 and th s POEfiZS mail 48. "iiiien the ii lid passes mm the compression space 8 the seconc, li'y' chamber, entering the valve iihrougli ports 26, ils path is Llisiiiflii in the valve space 45, one portion passing out by way of ports 4? and the other by Way of ports 48, The os'lge 01"" the valve seating the upper surfaci of partiizion fox-ms Working edge in connection Willi him gmfts E6, dosing 511a latter when ithe "-zzihe is; chepresseel opening i-hon'iwhen *he valve is iuiseii.

he fiuiil fi-ouwi'ha:

Ma will at the 7 edge 4?), and therefore 1s mafia smaller iiian the aggregate area of ports 4!? aid &8. arts 1-7 are mafia of such sizes and ihat their capapi- 0 ties for the discharma :l fmiii' under the same nor? 46, dole? pressure are substantially equal, and the re active etl'cct of the discharge of fluid from both series of ports is to neutralize each other. The valve being thus unatl'ected by the flowot fluid through it will be in perfect dynamic and. static balance, as far as such flow is concerned.

The valve 14 as before stated, has a freely sliding fit within the openings 43, 43 in partitions 6 and 7, and is so fitted that a pressure exerted upon the fluid in chamber 8 will result in a limited upward flow of fluid through partition 6 along the outside wall of the valve 44, and also a limited downward tlow of fluid through partition 7 along that portion of the outside wall of the valve 44. Such flow of the fluid will take place in the form of a very thin annular sheet or jet along the outer surface of the Valve body. Directly above ports 48 the diameter of the valve is enlarged forming a circular shoulder 'or edge 44 upon which the discharge downward through the partition 7 may impinge.

The valve is extended at its upper end to form a spindle which is shouldered to recelve a weight which is carried thereby. In order to introduce the weight into the casing, the latter is provided with an opening on one side sufticiently large for the purpose, normally covered by the cover plate 51, after which the valve is inserted from below through the o 'icning 18. The upward flow of the fluid through parti" tion 6 along the outside of the valve 44 will impinge upon the lower end. of the weight 50 forming an edge portion or shoulder to the valve, the effect ofsuch flow varying as the distance between the weight and partition 6 is varied. I It is therefore seen that the upwardlyflowing jet through partition 6 tends to raise the valve 44. and the downwardlyflowing jet through partition 7 tends to depress it. -The shoulder 44' on the valve l i directly .above ports 4-8 forms a stop limiting the upward movement of the valve by coming into contact with the lower side of partition 7, and while in its upper normal position as shown in Fig. 1, blocking the clearance between the valve body and the hole through the partition 7, receives the full influence ot the downwardly-flowing et through partition 7 As the valve is moved do'vvn-ward the shoulder moves farther away "from partition 7 and the influence oi the downwardl v-flowing jet bccoincs rapidly less, while the weight 50 above ap n'oaches the upwardly-tlowing which has an increased efiect.

At the lower end ot the valre the cavity .45 is closed with a taper plug 52- which is also adapted to receive the end of a supporting spring 53. The lower end of the, spring 53 is retained in a suitable socket formed in ,sea

sition ports 46 are fully closed except for such leakage as may be due to the clearance between the body of the valve and the hole through partition 7.

It is important that the movement of the valve 44-. be uninfluenced either by pernicious rebound due to striking againstthe stop or sticking upon the stops'due to the adhesiveness and viscosity of the fluid used. The tendency of the valve stop surfaces to stick together is the result of a vacuum formed between them when force is exerted to draw them apart, and which is contributed to by the adhesion of the fluid to the metal and its viscosity tending to seal the interior of the surfaces to stick together will be dependent upon the ratio of the projected area of the stop to its perimeter. Therefore in order to prevent undue sticking while still providing a suflicient area to sustain the wear of impact, the ratio of the area to its perimeter may be decreased to the desired point by narrowing the area and providing passages or grooves whereby the oil will find a ready access to the interior areas. Accordingly the stop formed by the upper annular edge 15' of the plug 15 is provided with striking facets bordered with grooves 54 permitting the entrance of fluid between surfaces. Additional means of breaking the tendency to form a vacuum below the plug are provided by holes 55 bored through the walls of plug 15 near its top. allowing free access of oil tothe space below plug It is to be seen therefore that the areas of the stop surfaces are proportioned to their perinieters so that there will be a sutticient. tendency of the stops to stick together to stop a pernicious rebound but not suflicient. to cause actual sticking to take place. Any tendency of the valve 44 to stick when its shoulder or edge l-l iscontacting with the lower side of partition 7 is prevented by the injection of fluid onto the edge 4% as previously explained. any tendency to a vacuum being thereby broken by the passage of fluid through the joint.

' shown in Fig. l in a state of suspeusiouel till huhuu-e upon its supporting spriugr 53 in which position all its ports are open. it

willuow he assumed that the piston 1.7 is

moved downward in the uhumher '6, result iug in on excess of pressure in chamber 8 over that in the auxiliary chamber 3). This will cause a flow of fluid through ports 46, dividing in cavity 45. owl escaping by .Wuy of parts l? and 4.5, This flow of the-fluid will not, ll()\".'\l3l iullueuie the mover: out of the valve as the rem-tire. effecteol both ports 4? and 4H neutralize each other, hein eqi-uil and opposite in (lirertiou. A flow will also tokepleco through the opening in partition 7 alongside the outer wall of" the valve llin the form of an annular jet. wii'n-h will impinge upon the shoulder stop directly above ports 48 and by its pressure or impact will. slightly depress the valve, overcoming the tension of the sipriii; 53. As the lepressiou ol the valve continues its shoulder is carried further from the influence of the flieta while the weirht 50 is brought closer to I" K the eorreepoiuiiiug getllou'iug upwardly through the partition 6 and having on opposing eilee. The lepression will cohtinue until the effect of the (lGWllWfiilllf,-llOWlDg jet holuneee the eomliinecl elleet of the up mirillyfiofl 1;; jet and the eoltled teueiou of the supporting spriug 'when no further depression urilltelre piece, YEllVfi eoming to reel: in partially olev erl position. the valve is clepreo e l herroeoue below the point just iuelieeeerh W rile the liow sou throes ehe'spriug' he 'Eurt er com- U11 presseijl, and upon the removal of the lepressinp; cause it will he; returned? to its former position as the spring overcomes the inertia of the weieglie upon the res setiou of the ennuhir llO'WfiLlC-IW the exterior of the valve hotly w return m the normal position shown in ll; .is thus seen thot downward flow Of-lllild alone-"side the exterior well or the valve passing eh-rough the opening: in partition 7. tenrls to more the Volvo from its normal. open positioirto one. more nearly closei l, from whieh'il: may readily he either completely closerl or widely opened.

The flow of liquid effecting the valve in the above manner is brought about by the movement of the piston it? wuieh by suitable merino is connected lo the. vehicle axle. this manner. tlie'movemeut of the vehicle axle is utilized to aid 0 supplement the eotion of the weight 5 t and to whatever extent may be desire: "by a. proper proportionmg of tee parts.

reeeeee Having described the eil'ect upon the valve of the annular jets flowing alongside its e2;- terior from the passage 43, reference will now be made to the function of the weight 50 and its ettucheil valve, without reference to the efi e t of the flow of liquid. already described.

.lhe weight 50 and the attached valve H may oe considered asone with reference to the ell'ec'ts oftheir inertia. 'lhewveight 50 and valve ll in normal position are support ell l) the spring 53 in static balance as Shown in hie". l or if desired resting lightly against its upper stop. l1 depressed from this position and state the-spring 53 will he LOHLPYBSSGtl and upon release will return to its orisrinul position as the inertia of the 'wigrht and valve is overcome by the spring. if new the absorber easing 1 carrying the partitions 6 and T. togetl'ier with the spring- .supportingr plug 15 he suddenly raised, the inertiu oi the weight, due to its considerable muss, will tend to cause it to loghehinil the rise of the casino. compressing thespring 53 and resulting in a relative movementbetween the l using: and its valve. This relative n'i'oven'ieut if suficieutly great will close the ports ll the upward movement of the casing is not ecceleretingrly continued the compressed spring 58 will in turn overcome the inertia of the weight and Valve which, overtaking the casing, will regain its original position reopening the ports 4:5.

The operation of the absorber is es follit. will he ossumecl that all the ports of the shoal; absorber are in normal position, "W h poi. open, the p ston occupying o position about midway the cylinder, and that the vehicle with its axle in normal relation to the body encounters 2:. road surface having a large number of small inequalities, not in themselves sufiicient to cause a reoouncl. In passing over these inequalities the sxle is vibrated rapidly up and down it follows the contour of the groun'cl, with 2!. small range of movement. The rocker arm encl piston with it have 3. correspondlug movement. Due to the feet that the en- :ouler low of flu l elong the exterior of the valve lJOClY through partitions 6 and 7, is

rapidly intermittent write a. slight extent 0 1e vehicle naeaaea encounters a raised obstruction in the roadway having an abruptrise succeeded by a corresponding decline and of sufficient height and width under ordinary circumstances to produce a violent rebound. The vehicle and shock absorber with it reaches the obstruction with all its parts as before in substantially normal positions, and as the wheels mount the rise the axle is brought 1e nearer to the body of the vehicle, coinpressing the vehicle springs. Simultaneously with the rise of the; axle the hub 24 is turned, lifting the rocker arm 23 which raises the piston in the cylinder, and oil 35 is drawn into the compression chamber below the piston from the secondary chamber by way of the valve 35, which is easily raised compressing the light spring 11.. the ports 16 in. the valve 44, and along the anfiill nular jet passageway surrounding the valve body. If, as assumed above, the approach is quite abrupt, followed by an immediate decline, the inertia of the vehicle body will prevent an appreciable rise of the vehicle body until the wheels have reached the top of the obstruction, when an incipient rebound will begin. The vehicle body then rises slightly from its line of travel and simultaneously the axle begins to move away from the body as the wheels pass the horizontal crown, moving the piston downward in the cylinder and discharging fluid through the valve ports 46. and through the annular clearance between the body of the valve and the openings in partitions 6 and 7. As heretofore explained, the discharge of the fluid through the annular clearance between the body of the valve and the openings in partitions 6 and 7 tends to depress the valve. On this tendency of the valve to close, due to the impulse of the annular jets. there is superposed a force also tending to close it, due to the inertia of the weight in conjunction with the slight rise of the vehicle body in passing a the obstruction. The effect of the two forces mentioned will quickly and completely close the valve ports 46 preventing any substantial flow of oil through the valve. As the wheels pass over the crown of the rise therefore the vehicle springs will be held in a state of compression and the rebound prevented. as the oil can only slowly escape from the compression chamber through the 5 annular clearances surrounding the valves 44 and In order that the pressure within the compression space 8 may not become so great as to endanger either structure of the absorber or its attachments to the vehicle, it is not allowed toexceed a determinate amount through the action of the valve 35 which is opened, as shown in Fig.

5. by such excessive pressure. As the wheels descend on the further side of the obstruction the weighted valve tends to regain its first position and the ports 46 are partially opened. As the opening of the valve continues the shoulder on the valve immediately above ports 45 is brought more and more unto the influence of the downwardl v-issuing annular jet surrounding the valve, tending to slow up its return and easing the impact of the valve against the stop.

A. case the opposite to the preceding will now be considered. in which the vehicle passes a wide and deep depression in the road *ay.

The vehicle and shock absorber with it approaches as before with all its parts in sub stantially normal positions. Due to the inertia of the vehicle body, when the wheels go into the depression. the anle moves down and away from the vehi le body. As this movement takes place the piston moves downward in the cylinder. the fluid passing out through ports 46 and through the annular clearances surrounding the 'alves 44 and 35. The discharge of fluid through the clearance between valve 44 and t to opening through partition 7 tends to depress the *alve as before shown. This action is, however, opposed by the inertia of the weight 50, due to the slight fall of the vehicle body. with the result that the ports 46 remain nearly wide open. permitting the fluid to pass with little resistance intothe secondary chamber. resistance to the How is slight. the piston moves downward with comparative freedom allowing the vehicle springs to expandbeyond their normal state of compression, thus maintaining the vehicle body at nearly its former level. As the wheels pass the bot- .tomof the hollow, the ports 46 are wide open and the vehicle springs remaining expandod maintain the vehicle body well up in position, and the flow of fluid through the valve ceases. The wheels now strike the rise on the opposite side of the hollow, and the piston regains its normal position in the cylinder, and the action in passing the top of the upward incline onto the level roadway beyond resembles somewhat that taking place in the case of the raised obstruction previously described.

In general terms, the movement of the axle of the vehicle tends, by means ,of the liquid pressure brought about, to move the valve toward a position from which it may readily be closed or opened, and with the cooperation of the inertia of the weighted valve will close the said valve, but will not close it when opposed by such inertia.

The means shown are preferred. in the sense that they are considered best fitted for accomplishing the purposes of the in; vention, although it is obvious that they may well be varied without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Due to the fact that the iia'ving iiii sa 'Euiiy (isscribeci in; in s'entinn, if ciaim and dssne to secure iiv matters fatent of the Ynited oiateswl. A fluid ciisck shock absorber for matrolling; the movement, of rsiiiiiveiy n'mvs bie with means pm'initfiing of the c'irg-iiistimi (a? 2i, fiuiii ipts and (mi of said Cilamiifii zmi'i cunsisting in part of ii mntroiiabie (autie'i having a mime seating, ii, piston attaciisibis to the otiisr of said parts and reeipffaicsbie in said pressni-o chamber, a wsighsd vsive for controlling said outiet. said va'lve ing' sxtension through said outist and presenting an edge prirtien beyond thsmitisi, saiii part at the ,vziive extending through the outlet fitting loosely wihin said valvs i ig" '00 provide a, cieai'ance betwesn ii; mid sziifii -seasiiig whereby iiiiid' Wiii p ss i-iwrw through and impinge upon said sdgs p01 tion sf flie valve for assisting in the con trsi i'neieof when bias fluid is mmpressed in 1311s pressurechim bes, and means for yieidingiy sup 'ioi'tmg-the valve in a mirmsi open pi) sitmn.

chainiisi', said 'eisn'isnu being provided 21iS(i with means psi-misting: of i'i'ki ciirciiiatisn oi a fluid into and out of sai ciiziiiibei' and consisting in part (if a conm'nihibis oiiiieic having- 2: vsivc s itiiig'. a pisiiin ziciisbie to the other of said plii'S and i'oci irocaiiie in said prossm's c1 amber, weighted mive for continuing: saici (iii-Hist, said valve having cxtcnsion 'ziiioiigzii said (Mimi; and presenting an edge portion beyond the outlet, said ari of the aim oxieiidiii q through Ehemiilet fittingiooseiy within said vuive seating: to provide :1 clearance bPtWeen-it and said scating'wiisi'sby fink: will pass therethrough and impinge upon said edge portion of the valve for assisting" in iiis ciosiirs (hereof when the waive is'open min the fluid is compressed in the pressure chamber, and means or yiviiiingij. supporting the vaive in a normal iopen positiaii.

3. A. fluid check si'iocic absorbs? for 0621- tmiiingr the movmiisiii; 0i? reiativeiy mava'bic parts; comprising an siement attachable is one of said psi-is and having a pressure chamber, said eienien; 'ssiiig pi-oviiisd 21350 with me as psrmitiing a? i; is sircuiwbion of a fiiiii. him and 011 0 of siiici chamber and consisting in pars hi :i controiiabis outlet 1 i with openings npposi eiy arranged and valve seatings around said @peniiigzs, a piston at 21 inormzii open pssi zimi.

pests into and out said fluid eniciingj ijil; i'ziii's space sure chamber when conipi'esse will flow through ihs vaivs viii-ice iii J y siis dii'ectioiis when Has it. waive presenting an edge. each 0;? said openings 20 portien (if the valve mien openings (0 the mitisfi fi't'i' said waive saiifings zirounn j rsvids a clearance betvres 'iiji sziiings whereby E ihmiigii in oppasiis directi ii: upon the Iii ODS of ihe m i, 4 fiively, for flssissifilp; in the coniioi thaws; when die fiiiici'is cmpressed in the pa chamber, and msans fez' yisidingi; ing the vaim in a normal 0pm 1 4. A fluid check shock smiling tiis movement 01; ieistivparts comprising: an eieinsii (ms 0% said paris mid iisvii'ig' eiiziinber said eiemsnt being psi", 7 with means permitting: 0;? 511%: c a fluid. into and out 01 said 1 consisting in part a mm .s a piston iiti'achaiiis to UK. and isvipi'ncsivie in sai a weighted naive fez mn'ii'i w imam for yieidiiigi in normal (gen .pos'm valve anti means mixers-b PYGSSUIQ' (.iESm -WY Wiii joint between said stop vnive is mriiiaccingR ii" EL iiiuiii cii seir's'iigm iliiiiii'ig: the mm'emen} 0 parts, c0. rising mi 81:: 7 one of said parts and i1 0i nii'iiieig said eienmiii with means pei'iiiiiiiigz 0Q wiii pas the oint bsi-wesi i said ship an means i'or yisi-"iing snp 'ioiimg with means permitting of the circulation of a contained fluid into and out of said chamber and consistingv in part of a controllable outlet, a piston attachable tothe other of said parts and reciprocable in said pressure chamber, a weighted valve for controlling said outlet, means for yieldingly supporting the valve in a normal open position, and a stop for said valve, said stop presenting a number of striking faces to the perimeters of which the contained uid has access when the valve is in engage "cut with said stop.

7. A fluid check shock absorber for controlling the movement of relatively movable.

parts, comprising an element attachable to one of said parts and having a pressure chamber, said element being provided also with means permitting of the circulation of 21 contained fluid into and outof said chamher and consisting in part of a controllable outlet, a piston attachable to the' other of said arts and reciprocable in said pressure chain er, a-weighted valve for controlling said outlet, means for yieldingly supporting the valve in a normal open'position,.and a stop for said valve, said stop being provided with a port for the entry of a contained fluid below the face of said step. v

8. A fluid check shock absorber for controlling the movement of relatively movable parts, comprising an element attachable to one of said parts and having a pressure chamber, said element being provided also with means permitting of the circulation of a fluid into and out of said chamber and consisting in part of a port with valvular mechanism for controlling said port, a piston attachable to the other of said parts and reciprocable in said pressure chamber, a flexible mechanism connecting said piston with the other of said parts and having Within it a rock shaft and rocker arm, a combination key and adjusting wedge for connecting the rocker arm to said shaft, 21. set screw for retaining said wedge, and a lock nut interposed between the set screw and wedge. 4 9. A valve comprising a valve seat with port therein to be controlled, a two-directional valve for controlling said port, a valve support, means for mounting said support to occupy a normal defined position relatively to said valve seat and port and to be relatively movable. a vay from the same, a resilient backing for said support, means for mounting the valve on said support whereby-it will be movable with said support to open in one direction and be movable away from said support to open in a reverse direction.

10. A valve comprisinga valve seat with port therein to be controlled, a two-directional valve, a valve support, means for mounting said support to occupy a normal defined position relatively to said valve seat and port and to be relatively movable away from the same, a resilient backing for said support, means for mounting the valve on said support to occupy normally a closed position and whereby it will be movable with said support to open in one direction and be movable away from said support to open in a reverse direction.. 5

11. A valve comprising a valve seat with port therein to be controlled, a two-directional valve for controlling .said port, a valve support, means fol-mounting said support tooccupy a normal defined position relatively to said valve seat and port, and to be relatively movable away from said seat and port, a resilient backing for said su port,

from said support to open in a reverse d1- rection.

JS S. LANG. 

